Strategic Talent Sourcing & Contracting Lead

Accenture; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an External Talent Sourcing & Contracting Associate Manager to support strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. The role partners with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement services and drive cost reductions across the supplier base.

The position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to lead multi-project initiatives in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Travel is expected up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, procurement and supplier management.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex purchasing agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing exercises including RFIs and RFPs to deliver category strategy objectives.
• Perform upfront market research and supplier identification for category projects.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment with procurement objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to lead sourcing and category management activities.
• Provide analysis for sourcing activities to maintain competitiveness of contracts.
• Build partnerships with supplier panel to deliver strategy and objectives.
• Manage KPI reporting of supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct total cost of ownership analyses for cost-reduction initiatives.
• Gather monthly performance data and prepare executive reports and presentations.
• Support sales, spend & contract analysis, and category planning activities.
• Communicate effectively across local and global teams and stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with customer stakeholders at corporate and business unit levels.
• Support P2P processes as needed in delivering procurement services.
• Offer recommendations for efficiency, cost optimization, and new ways of working.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Project management

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Adaptable communication

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Accenture is seeking an External Talent Sourcing & Contracting Associate Manager to support strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. The role partners with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement services and drive cost reductions across the supplier base.

The position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to lead multi-project initiatives in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Travel is expected up to 10%.